Vanilla Sky - Andrew Strasburg

Characters & Cast

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Director: Cameron Crowe

David Aames: Tom Cruise

A 33 year-old magazine and publishing executive;
David inherited his father’s company without any effort on his own part.
David has good luck, wealth, women, and confidence;
what he lacks is true self-worth and a true love.

Sofia Serrano: Penelope Cruz

A ballet dancer and dental hygienist; she is David’s love;
both David and Brian have feelings for Sofia.
She embodies the virtues of innocence and purity.

Jason Lee: Brian Shelby

David’s long-time friend; Brian is an aspiring writer and is being paid by David to write his new book.
Brian and David’s friendship is tested in the film.

Julie Gianni: Cameron Diaz

A model, singer, and former girlfriend of David;
Julie is in love with David and rivals Sofia for his affections.
She is the epitome of David’s old self, while Sofia represents his new self.
Sofia loves David but he does not reciprocate her feelings.

Dr. Curtis McCabe: Kurt Russell

The psychologist given the task of determining David’s sanity after he is accused of murder;
Dr. McCabe and David come to share a bond with each other through their conversations.

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Thomas Tipp: Timothy Spall

An employee of David’s; Thomas has been a friend of the family for years and plays a critical role in helping David.

Tilda Swinton: Rebecca Dearborn

Director of “Life Extension”, the company that freezes David and puts him in his lucid dream.
Rebecca gives a presentation on “Life Extension” to David and tells him of the lucid dream package.

Noah Taylor: Edmund Ventura

Tech support for “Life Extension”; Edmund answers David’s call for help during his lucid dream
and aides David in his moment of choice at the end of the film.